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Fix your potholes with Dingo Bitumen Repair

By Bunnings magazine /

A 20kg bag of bitumen placed on a road next to a pothole, with grass and a wooden fence in the background

Overview

Complaining about potholes is virtually a national pastime, but when they’re a safety hazard, it’s no joke. Bone-rattling bumps in your driveway or trip-causing craters in paths are the worst, and small potholes can quickly become big problems. Before yours are big enough to abseil into, whip out the Dingo Bitumen Repair and fill them up!

Tip: Always wear the appropriate safety equipment (safety glasses, gloves, ear muffs and a mask, for example) and always follow the instructions for the product or equipment.

Steps

  1. 1

    Pothole repair is easy as

    Dingo makes it simple and speedy to tick this job off your weekend to-do list – just a quick patch, then a massive pat on the back, maximum respect for minimal effort. The Bitumen Repair product is a cold mix asphalt, requiring no bonding agents, chemicals or any mixing at all – open the packet and it’s ready to use! There are no skills or complicated kit required. The repair takes only minutes, then it’s ready for immediate use, with no long curing or drying times. It’s not a temporary patch either – this fast fix is a permanent solution to control your pothole.

    Best of all, Dingo Bitumen Repair is priced for value, a small spend to solve a big problem. No hole in your driveway, no hole in your bank account.

  2. 2

    Fill the pothole

    Make sure the area is dry and clear out as much debris and weeds as possible. Compact the surface (crushed stone is recommended as a base) then add Dingo Bitumen Repair mixture to the pothole.

    Close up image of a man kneeling on a road, wearing gloves and pouring bitumen from a bag into a pothole with a hand tamper in the background
  3. 3

    Spread the bitumen

    Use a shovel to spread the asphalt mixture evenly across the area including the edges (up to 30mm in one layer, up to 50mm total depth), creating a slightly domed shape.

    A person wearing boots and jeans uses a shovel to spread bitumen over gravel in a pothole
  4. 4

    Compact the bitumen

    Leave for a few minutes, then compact using a hand tamper, roller or plate compactor.

     

    A person wearing boots and jeans using a tamper tool to compact bitumen in a pothol 

    Tip: Thorough compaction will help ensure best results. The bitumen is ready for traffic immediately and will continue to harden over coming days.

    Close up of a car tyre and front bumper parked on a patched section of bitumen
  5. 5

    Keep in mind… 

    • Dingo Bitumen Repair is designed for general pothole maintenance and small-scale surface patching. Users must ensure all applications comply with local council regulations and road authority guidelines.
    • Always prioritise personal safety by wearing appropriate protective gear and using traffic control measures where required. For use on private property or driveways unless authorised by relevant authorities*.

    Disclaimers *Dingo Cement is not liable for misuse or unauthorised application of this product.

  6. 6

    Ready to tackle more landscaping projects?

    Check out the full range of Dingo products available at Bunnings.

     

    Photo credit: Dingo

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